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Former West Virginia RB Noel Devine has signed a two-year contract with the CFL's Montreal Alouettes.

Devine, 24, went undrafted last April and walked out of Eagles training camp after just a few days. A former top high school recruit, YouTube sensation, and highly productive scatback in Rich Rodriguez's zone-read spread offense, Devine was never going to make it in the big leagues as an 170-pound running back. Fri, Feb 10, 2012 04:28:00 PM

Devine was waived on Saturday, but apparently "left the squad on his own." If true, it would raise an immediate red flag for any potential future suitors. The deck is already stacked against the under-sized (5-foot-8, 170 pounds) back, so it would be a shame if he gave teams another serious reason to overlook him. Sun, Jul 31, 2011 08:41:00 AM

The undrafted free agent out of West Virginia lasted just three days on the roster. Devine may be claimed off waivers elsewhere, but we don't think he's going to have any kind of an NFL career. Dion Lewis' spot is secure for now. Sat, Jul 30, 2011 06:06:00 PM

Eagles signed former West Virginia RB Noel Devine.

An erroneous report stated the Falcons had signed him, but the transaction was finalized by the Eagles Tuesday night. The fit makes some sense because of Devine's pass-catching ability. He just isn't going to hold up on more than eight or so touches per game at 5-foot-7, 160. Devine also lacks long-term upside, so "stashing" him on the practice squad wouldn't do much good. Tue, Jul 26, 2011 08:04:00 PM